TravelPuhoi's paddling playgroundNovice kayaker Debbie Griffiths and kids go down a lazy river.16 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: You light up my lifeElisabeth Easther's love for lighthouses wasn't dimmed after a trip to Tiritiri Matangi's 150-year-old beacon.19 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelSunday drive: WaiweraAt just 47km from central Auckland on the Hibiscus Coast, Waiwera is a doozy of a day trip.30 Nov 03:00 AM
TravelOmaha: Golden daysDanielle Wright finds there's more to Omaha than a millionaire's playground.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad death casts shadow over weekendOne person has died after a a car and truck collided north of Auckland. It is the first road death of the long weekend.24 Oct 04:55 AM
TravelKia ora: MuriwaiWild beach is a world away from the city, yet just a short drive, says Elisabeth Easther.16 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelSunday drive: Omaha BeachJust an hour's drive north of Auckland, 16km from Warkworth, Omaha Beach is home to one of the most beautiful white sand beaches you could ever hope to see.12 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelFour of the best river outingsIf you're in a aquatic frame of mind, check out these great on-water excursions.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrowned man's last texts dismissedA desperate man managed to send two text messages to his partner after his boat sank, but they were dismissed as a joke.12 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandSubdivision gets go-ahead against adviceA subdivision for 60 houses at Helensville is being criticised by youth lobby group Generation Zero as a bad case of urban sprawl and costly for ratepayers.11 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelSunday drive: KaukapakapaJust 45-50 minutes northwest of Auckland, via SH1 and SH16, you'll discover Kaukapakapa on the delightful Kaipara Coast.09 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Horsing around in MuriwaiThere's more to the West Coast than gannets, finds Danielle Wright.26 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleMembers' clubsDanielle Wright discovers clubs happy to welcome you in out of the cold.30 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandCunliffe defends helping mate buy houseLabour leader David Cunliffe has defended helping a Chicago-based friend buy a house in Omaha, despite saying overseas investors were hurting the housing market.26 May 10:15 PM
TravelHunkering down in paradiseJustine Tyerman saves on the international airfares and finds luxury accommodation just 45 minutes' drive from Auckland for a family reunion.24 May 01:00 AM
TravelMatakana: Ride easy through wine countryElisabeth Easter cruises along the cycle trails between Matakana and Omaha.04 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelTime and tide in the City of SailsHelen van Berkel discovers a cruisy way to learn about Auckland's waterways history.31 Jan 01:30 AM
TravelKia ora: LeighElisabeth Easther finds a town of stunning views and fabulous seafood.16 Jan 08:30 PM
TravelWhere to find a kiwiOur national bird may be shy and retiring, but here's a handful of places where you might be able to get close to them.22 Nov 04:30 PM
TravelAuckland: The really great outdoorsCatherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.09 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelWild about the Hauraki GulfHauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.11 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandN Rodney bid to flee Super CityResidents of northern Rodney are making a fresh bid to escape the clutches of the Super City.15 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelTiritiri Matangi: Nature's soundtrack: birdsongTiritiri Matangi isn't just for the birds, as Elisabeth Easther discovers on a visit to the island's wildlife sanctuary.31 May 11:00 PM
TravelDaytripper: Here be dragonsOnce the kids see Reptile Park's residents, they'll want to stay and stare, writes Dionne Christian.11 May 03:00 AM
TravelDaytripper: Under the seaDanielle Wright takes a sneak peek under water in a glass-bottom boat at New Zealand's first marine reserve, at Leigh.29 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: OrewaJohn Kirikiri tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Orewa, and how it's a haven for tourists and locals alike15 Mar 05:30 PM
